Definition of Waste: Code of Practice

 

 

The DoW CoP provides a clear, consistent and efficient process which enables the reuse of excavated materials on-site or their movement between sites.

Use of the DoW CoP supports the sustainable and cost-effective development of land. It can provide an alternative to Environmental Permits or Waste Exemptions.

The DoW CoP enables:

  • the direct transfer and reuse of clean naturally occurring soil materials between sites
  • the conditions to support the establishment/operation of fixed soil treatment facilities
  • the reuse of both contaminated/uncontaminated materials on their site of origin and between sites within defined Cluster projects

Framework
& Guidance

 DoW CoP Main Document Environment Agency LCRM
Cluster Guide BS10175 - The Investigation of Potentially Contaminated Land
Guidance Bulletin 3 - DoWCoP Qualified Person Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
Project Team / User - Disciplinary and Grievance Procedure DoW CoP Auditing Procedures

Executing
DoWCoP
Projects

 DoW CoP Declaration Fee Payment Materials Management Plan (MMP)
Qualified Person Register DoWCoP Declaration
Becoming a Qualified Person Verification Report
Terms & Conditions  {phocadownload view=file|id=959|target=s}
Introduction to DoWCoP video  DoW CoP Qualified Person Handbook

Supporting
Materials

 FAQs CL:AIRE Register of Materials
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Water and Land Library (Wall) {phocadownload view=file|id=447|text=Definition of Waste SE Full Report|target=s}
{phocadownload view=file|id=1001|text=DoW CoP 2023 Auditing Summary|target=s} Where did the CL:AIRE DoW CoP come from?
{phocadownload view=file|id=1040|text=DoW CoP 2024 Auditing Summary|target=s} {phocadownload view=file|id=962|text=DoW CoP Fee Increase (2023)|target=s}

 

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